CourseStudents enrolled in this course will comprehend that all living things are composed of cells, and that the life processes in a cell are based on molecular interactions.
Objectives:Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Explain cell theory 2. Differentiate between prokaryotes and eukaryotes 3. Explain the roles of cellular structures 4. Relate cellular structures to their functions 5. Differentiate between the processes of photosynthesis and respiration in terms of energy flow, reactants and products 6. Compare and contrast diffusion, osmosis and active/passive transport 7. Diagram the cell cycle 8. compare mitosis and meiosis 9. Complete a research project on a specific cells topic and present findings
Write a 3 minute reflection on the content and images from the video or podcast. As a writing prompt, think about what you saw in the video and the questions it raised in your mind.
Task 1 Cell Theory
Create a poster, booklet or power point presentation about “Cell Theory.” Include:
The 3 points of cell theory
A description of the functions of life
A timeline of events in cell theory
Background information on experiments vital to cell theory (for example: disproving spontaneous generation, development of the microscope, etc.)
Pictures and descriptions of at least 3 people who were important in the development of cell theory
Minimum of 3 sources cited (list on back)
Discuss with the teacher: How has the development of cell theory impacted the way we examine our world?
Task 2 Different Types of Cells
Read or View the “Different Types of Cells” Power point presentation.
If you do not have access to the textbooks LOOK FOR ONLINE RESOURCES that explain prokaryotes characteristics, how they use energy, respond to the environment and reproduce to help you with the worksheet. Key terms to research may include: prokaryote, eubacteria, archaebacteria, unicellular autotroph, unicellular heterotroph
Discuss with the teacher: 1. Why do you think prokaryote cells develop first? 2. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the prokaryotes simplicity with the advantages and disadvantages of eukaryotes complexity.
Task 3 Bacteria
View “Understanding Bacteria”
o select the “curriculum clips” option from the DVD Menu o View each segment o Write a summary of each segment AND answer the questions provided in the video OR
Create a 2 sided poster about bacteria.
o On one side research and provide information on how bacteria are beneficial to life on Earth. Include: specific examples and pictures. o On the other side research and provide information on how bacteria are harmful to life on Earth. Include: specific examples and pictures.
Discuss with the teacher: 1. Why are there such a plethora of bacteria on Earth? How does the size, shape and motility of bacteria affect their distribution? 2. Describe the relationship between humans and bacteria. Is it positive, negative or both? Explain
Task 4 Eukaryote Cell Parts
Read or View the “A Brief Overview of Organelles” Power point presentation.
Read chapter 7 section 2 (p174-181) of the Prentice Hall Biology book and answer the end of section questions OR go to http://www.cellsalive.com/toc_cellbio.htm explore the site and write a 250 or more word summary of the site
o Draw a diagram of the item you compare a cell to o Label the “organelle” parts on your diagram o Present your cell comparison and drawing to the instructor OR · Create an Organelle Sales pitch o Complete the “Organelle Sales Product Sheet”
o Create an ad (on 8 ½ x 11 paper) o Present your sales pitch and ad to the instructor
Discuss with the teacher: 1. Explain how the structure of a cell part is related to its function or job. 2. Compare and contrast the cell parts found in plant and animal cells.
Task 5 Cell Membrane 1. Read p182-189 of the Prentice Hall Biology textbook and answer the end of section questions. 2. Read or View the “Cell Membrane” Power point presentation.
7. Create a lab or demonstration to show either active or passive transport. Introduce your lab with a paragraph explaining what you are trying to show, write up a materials list, record a step by step procedure and generate guiding questions for your lab/ demonstration.
Discuss with the teacher: 1. Elaborate on the statement: A cell membrane acts as a highly selective barrier in diffusion, osmosis and active transport.
Task 6 Enzymes 1. Complete the Enzymes worksheet based on information from http://science.howstuffworks.com/cell2.htm 2. Complete the Enzymes at Work worksheet based on information from http://science.howstuffworks.com/cell2.htm 3. Research and create a poster or paper on enzymes. Topics may include enzymes critical to the human body, commercial use of enzymes or medical use of enzymes. Materials must be written in your own words and at least 3 sources are required.
Discuss with the teacher: 1. Explain how photosynthesis and cellular respiration differ in terms of energy flow, reactants, and products. 2. Could photosynthesis exist without cellular respiration? Could cellular respiration exist without photosynthesis? Defend your position.
Task 8 Cell cycle
Research and create a booklet or poster about the Cell Cycle
Stem cells defined , Embryonic stem cells, Cell specialization, Adult stem cells, Nuclear transfer, Drug testing
Research the stem cell research debate. Be sure to include a minimum of 5 sources
Create a paper or presentation summarizing both sides of the stem cell research debate. Identify the side you agree with the most and explain your position on stem cell research.
Discuss with the teacher: How has understanding the cell cycle led to advances in medical treatment? How has medical treatment changed with new understanding of the cell cycle?
In addition to the files provided at the top of the page, additional resources are available at://www.portaportal.com// guest name: sganske
Course Students enrolled in this course will comprehend that all living things are composed of cells, and that the life processes in a cell are based on molecular interactions.
Objectives: Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
1. Explain cell theory
2. Differentiate between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
3. Explain the roles of cellular structures
4. Relate cellular structures to their functions
5. Differentiate between the processes of photosynthesis and respiration in terms of energy flow, reactants and products
6. Compare and contrast diffusion, osmosis and active/passive transport
7. Diagram the cell cycle
8. compare mitosis and meiosis
9. Complete a research project on a specific cells topic and present findings
Required Assignments:
Introduction:
Task 1
Cell Theory
Discuss with the teacher: How has the development of cell theory impacted the way we examine our world?
Task 2
Different Types of Cells
Discuss with the teacher:
1. Why do you think prokaryote cells develop first?
2. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the prokaryotes simplicity with the advantages and disadvantages of eukaryotes complexity.
Task 3
Bacteria
- View “Understanding Bacteria”
o select the “curriculum clips” option from the DVD Menuo View each segment
o Write a summary of each segment AND answer the questions provided in the video
OR
- Create a 2 sided poster about bacteria.
o On one side research and provide information on how bacteria are beneficial to life on Earth. Include: specific examples and pictures.o On the other side research and provide information on how bacteria are harmful to life on Earth. Include: specific examples and pictures.
Discuss with the teacher:
1. Why are there such a plethora of bacteria on Earth? How does the size, shape and motility of bacteria affect their distribution?
2. Describe the relationship between humans and bacteria. Is it positive, negative or both? Explain
Task 4
Eukaryote Cell Parts
- Read or View the “A Brief Overview of Organelles” Power point presentation.
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- Answer the questions on slide 23 of the powerpoint
- view and summarize the video sci.life.cell.organelles
- Fill in the “Plant and Animal Cell Parts” Venn diagram
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- Read chapter 7 section 2 (p174-181) of the Prentice Hall Biology book and answer the end of section questions OR go to http://www.cellsalive.com/toc_cellbio.htm explore the site and write a 250 or more word summary of the site
- Complete the “Cell structures” Graphic organizer
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- Complete the “Cell Organelles” worksheet
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- Choose one of the following:
· Create your Cell comparisono Complete the “Cell Comparison” worksheet
o Draw a diagram of the item you compare a cell to
o Label the “organelle” parts on your diagram
o Present your cell comparison and drawing to the instructor
OR
· Create an Organelle Sales pitch
o Complete the “Organelle Sales Product Sheet”
o Create an ad (on 8 ½ x 11 paper)
o Present your sales pitch and ad to the instructor
Discuss with the teacher:
1. Explain how the structure of a cell part is related to its function or job.
2. Compare and contrast the cell parts found in plant and animal cells.
Task 5
Cell Membrane
1. Read p182-189 of the Prentice Hall Biology textbook and answer the end of section questions.
2. Read or View the “Cell Membrane” Power point presentation.
3. review osmosis by viewing How osmosis works
4. Fill in the Branching Diagram for Transport
5. Complete the cell membrane crossword puzzle
6. Conduct the carrot lab – be sure to complete the analysis questions
7. Create a lab or demonstration to show either active or passive transport. Introduce your lab with a paragraph explaining what you are trying to show, write up a materials list, record a step by step procedure and generate guiding questions for your lab/ demonstration.
Discuss with the teacher:
1. Elaborate on the statement: A cell membrane acts as a highly selective barrier in diffusion, osmosis and active transport.
Task 6
Enzymes
1. Complete the Enzymes worksheet based on information from http://science.howstuffworks.com/cell2.htm
2. Complete the Enzymes at Work worksheet based on information from http://science.howstuffworks.com/cell2.htm
3. Research and create a poster or paper on enzymes. Topics may include enzymes critical to the human body, commercial use of enzymes or medical use of enzymes. Materials must be written in your own words and at least 3 sources are required.
Discuss with the teacher:
1. Describe the role of enzymes as catalysts in metabolism and cellular synthesis of new molecules.
Task 7
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Create a poster, booklet or powerpoint presentation comparing and contrasting photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Include:good visual aid is available at: http://vcell.ndsu.edu/animations/, http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/cellularrespiration.html
Discuss with the teacher:
1. Explain how photosynthesis and cellular respiration differ in terms of energy flow, reactants, and products.
2. Could photosynthesis exist without cellular respiration? Could cellular respiration exist without photosynthesis? Defend your position.
Task 8
Cell cycle
- Research and create a booklet or poster about the Cell Cycle
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- Do the Cell Cycle online worksheet: Visit two of the websites listed and write a summary of what you see
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- Complete the Mitosis Cycle Worksheet
- Complete the Meiosis Cycle Worksheet
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- Complete the Mitosis and Meiosis Branch Diagram
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- Select and Do a Project
- Cancer Project
- Complete the Cancer Warrior Worksheet
- Research a Cancer topic (get instructor’s permission FIRST). Be sure to use a minimum of 5 sources
- Create a paper or presentation about your research
ORDiscuss with the teacher:
How has understanding the cell cycle led to advances in medical treatment? How has medical treatment changed with new understanding of the cell cycle?
In addition to the files provided at the top of the page, additional resources are available at: //www.portaportal.com//
guest name: sganske
http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/generalbiologycells/Summer2005Files/Ch04LectureNotes.pdf
http://www.lionden.com/fis-out-intro-cells.htm
http://vcell.ndsu.edu/animations/
http://www.learnerstv.com/lectures.php?course=ltv027&cat=Biologyhttp://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/101396/cell (scroll down the left hand side and click on the image/ information you want)